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Finding the Third Proportional to 418.78 and 627.33

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Solution

The third proportional to 418.78 and 627.33 is: 939.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.78 : 627.33 = 627.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.78/627.33 = 627.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.78x = 627.33 × 627.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.78x = 393,540.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,540.58/418.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.73

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